2012 Letter from German Embassy
http://esra-media.tripod.com/2012_LetterFromGermanEmbassy.pdf
The German government justifies the persecution of homeschooling families on the basis that "The public has a legitimate interest in countering the rise of parallel societies ..." On the other hand however, the German embassy is promoting parallel societies in South Africa by supporting German schools. The Association asked the German embassy for an explanation. Their response is provided here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will digital ID’s affect homeschoolers?
South Africa is busy introducing digital ID’s. Many parents are concerned that this will infringe on the freedom to choose home education. Creating a...
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Do homeschoolers take holidays?
Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...
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Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?
Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...
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What is home education or homeschooling?
Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...
